Saramonic simply launched the Blink ME, an modern wi-fi microphone system (purchase right here). The Blink ME has all of the options you’d count on from a wi-fi microphone, however in contrast to different wi-fi microphones, it’s button-shaped, and you may put a emblem on its display screen.
The Blink Me is aimed toward video content material creators and TV stations. That is primarily as a result of if if key characteristic – the Blink ME permits customers to show their logos prominently throughout interviews or displays. Sheila Gou gave us the total rundown on the unit at IBC 2023.
The Blink Me wi-fi microphone
This method consists of two transmitters and one receiver, every with its personal contact display screen. The models are magnetic, and along with the bottom, they pack in a pleasant squarish format. However even higher, as soon as a transmitter and a receiver contact, they routinely begin charging and pair. So the pairing course of could be very streamlined.
Blink Me, logos and branding
There are numerous wi-fi microphones on the market, and ultimately, all of them do the identical job. However the Blink Me has yet one more trick up its sleeve. You should use the app to add logos to the transmitter models. You may even set the logos to rotate in as a slideshow. It is a nice characteristic for placing your model on the market. And it’s undoubtedly a greater various to displaying the identify of the microphone maker.
Blink Me audio options
I do know, the Blink Me is cute. However this doesn’t take away from its audio options. The unit boasts a complicated acquire management system. You may management the microphone acquire, the transmitter acquire, and the receiver acquire. And whereas most microphones present three of 4 steps of acquire, you get a full stepless scale right here. This degree of management, together with a 24-bit / 48 kHz inner recording, needs to be fairly good for any normal use case.
You additionally get an inner recording (not widespread at this worth vary), which serves as a security measure in case the transmission breaks. In truth, You may even report audio with out the receiver totally for those who so want, eliminating the necessity for an exterior recorder.
Mounting and Sensible Use
The system makes use of a magnetic mounting mechanism with a number of choices. You are able to do the “normal” clip to a shirt or jacket sprint. However you can too use a few magnets to easily connect the transmitter unit anyplace you need.
As a bonus, Saramonic additionally makes a stick that converts the unit right into a wi-fi reporter mic. (examine the lead picture).
Pricing and Availability
The Blink ME wi-fi microphone system is priced at 249 {Dollars} (or 280 Euros), and it’s already obtainable in digicam shops. The extra microphone stick will set you again an additional $60.
